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Harbaugh on the loss of Justin Smith: “The next guy has got to step up.”

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. This is what he said.

Q: Why promote Tony Jerod-Eddie to the active roster and not a receiver?

HARBAUGH: We felt that’s where we needed the depth this …

Roman: “We’ve just got to execute at a higher level and finish drives better.”

SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

Opening statement:

“Good afternoon, we’ve got a tough opponent this week, Arizona. Their defense, we have a lot of respect …

Fangio: “It’s too far along here to change the system because of one guy being out.”

SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Thursday morning. Here’s what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

So the obvious thing is looking at how the defense has played in six quarters without DT Justin Smith.

Steve Young: “If I was the coach, I would immediately go to the game plan from Chicago.”

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. This is his take on the 49ers’ blowout loss to the Seahawks and what the Niners should be doing on offense.

STEVE YOUNG: They got beat up. They got pounded. I was disappointed. …

Kaepernick on A.J. Jenkins: “We want to get the ball in his hands.”

This is the transcript of Colin Kaepernick’s Week 17 Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

You’ve had a little bit of time to digest and look forward now to this week. Just what are your thoughts at this

17 49ers named starters or alternates in Pro Bowl

The 49ers just announced nine of their players have made the Pro Bowl. Seven players will start. They are FS Dashon Goldson, LG Mike Iupati, LB Aldon Smith, DT Justin Smith, LT Joe Staley, SS Donte Whitner and LB Patrick …

Brent Jones: “This team will not win the Super Bowl unless the defense carries them.”

Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said.

Q: On a 1-to-10 scale, how much of an alarm meter would you ring on Sunday night?

BRENT JONES: I think it’s a 10. The thing that scares me …

Harbaugh: “We’ll reorganize. We’ll refit. We’ll regroup.”

This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

I did not attend this press conference. I was flying home from Seattle when Harbaugh was speaking.

 

Did you guys get away with the run

Report: Justin Smith expected not to play against Seahawks

Adam Schefter just tweeted Justin Smith “is not expected to play Sunday night versus Seattle due to his elbow injury.”

Smith is the 49ers’ best run-defending defensive lineman and he also sets up most of the 49ers’ pass rush. Offensive …

Roman: “I think Crab matches up well against everybody. Crab is a player who’s ascending.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

Opening Statement:

“Good afternoon. Everybody is working hard, everybody is focused. We know how good Seattle’s defense is. I think they are statistically …

Fangio on the 49ers defense: “I think we were a little tired yesterday, but today, I think we’re fine.”

SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

We ask you this from time to time, but after a game like Sunday’s where the Patriots had something like 92, 93 plays,

Steve Young on Kaepernick: “He’s played five games. How much do you trust him? I kind of trust him!”

This is what Steve Young said about Colin Kaepernick Wednesday afternoon on KNBR.

Q: What did like about Colin Kaepernick’s performance against the Patriots?

YOUNG: I think more than anything, handling it. Everyone has a sense of how hard it …

Kaepernick on beating the Patriots: “It really isn’t going to mean too much if we don’t come out and win this week.”

SANTA CLARA – Colin Kaepernick just spoke in the 49ers locker room. Here’s what he said.

Q: You were the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. What was your reaction?

KAEPERNICK: Excited about it.

Q: Why?

KAEPERNICK: It was a …

Kaepernick on the four fumbled snaps: “Don’t ask Goody about it, it was my fault.

SANTA CLARA – In the middle of the 49ers’ locker room Tuesday afternoon, Jonathan Goodwin answered questions about the four fumbled snaps Sunday night in New England. After a few questions, Colin Kaepernick walked over and defended Goodwin. Here’s the …

Vernon Davis: “I wouldn’t call it the Greg Roman Empire. I’m sorry, Greg.”

SANTA CLARA — Vernon Davis spoke in the locker room Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about how much the 49ers have improved over the last few years.

Q: Do you ever stop and think about how far this team …

Harbaugh says the 49ers did not play prevent defense in second half vs. Patriots

This is a transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

I was not in Santa Clara to attend this press conference. I was on a plane back from Boston.

 

How was that flight?

“I was …

Vernon Davis says he’s the 49ers’ primary receiver in practice, “but when we get to the game, it just doesn’t work out.”

SANTA CLARA – I spoke to Vernon Davis at his locker on Friday. Here’s what he said about his level of involvement in the 49ers offense.

ME: What do you think of the Diamond formation? The offense used it 17 …

Steve Young explains how to get Vernon Davis involved in the 49ers passing attack

Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers’ use of Vernon Davis.

Q: Should the 49ers do a better job getting Vernon Davis open and part of the game plan?

YOUNG: I haven’t seen …

Roman on Vernon Davis: “I’d say that they’re paying a lot of attention to him at times.”

SANTA CLARA — This is what Greg Roman said about Vernon Davis Thursday in the media tent.

Q: What are the common elements defenses are doing to take away TE Vernon Davis? Three catches the last three games total, so …

Garcia says the 49ers “need to go back to the drawing board” and get the ball to Vernon Davis

Jeff Garcia spoke on 95.7 The Game on Monday. Here’s what he said about Vernon Davis, who has caught three passes the last three games.

Q: Why have they not included Vernon Davis in the game plan recently?

GARCIA: That’s …

Rogers says he’ll be covering Welker and Hernandez

SANTA CLARA – On Sunday, Carlos Rogers will match up against the Patriots’ two best receivers – Wes Welker and Aaron Hernandez. Here’s what Rogers said about that Wednesday in the media tent.

Q: What makes Wes Welker so tough …

Harbaugh says 49ers are tailoring “some plays, some scheme” for Kaepernick “that Alex doesn’t…er…they both do a good job with, but Kap in particular.”

SANTA CLARA — I asked Jim Harbaugh Wednesday how he’s tailoring his offense to Colin Kaepernick. Here’s what Harbaugh said.

ME: You’ve said QB Colin Kaepernick has special skills which are unique and you’ve also said you haven’t dramatically changed …

49ers sign Eric Bakhtiari to two-year deal

The 49ers just announced they signed linebacker Eric Bakhtiari to a two-year contract.

The 27-year old from San Mateo will most likely take over Demarcus Dobbs’ role on the special teams units. Dobbs was placed on IR earlier this week.…

Tarell Brown: “Stop Tom Brady and stop Wes Welker and the guys that make plays after the catch.”

SANTA CLARA — Tarell Brown spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Patriots’ offense.

Q: What is going to be key for your defense against the Patriots?

BROWN: We all have to go out there …

Ray McDonald on Brandon Jacobs: “They felt he was being a distraction.”

SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Ray McDonald said Tuesday in the locker room about Brandon Jacobs’s suspension.

Q: Were you surprised about Brandon Jacobs getting suspended?

McDONALD: From the coaches’ standpoint, they don’t want any distractions on the team. They …

Brandon Jacobs filing grievance against 49ers

USA Today is reporting Brandon Jacobs will file a grievance against the 49ers to get reinstated on the team or to to get released.

The 49ers suspended Jacobs Monday for the rest of the season, which means he would lose …

Harbaugh: “For the most part it’s the same offense” with Kaepernick or Alex Smith at QB

SANTA CLARA — Here is what Jim Harbaugh said about the evolution of the 49ers offense at his Monday press conference.

Q: Frank Gore was saying that the offense with Kaepernick is really the same, just you do more read …

LaMichael James: “I’m not sure if I was ready a few weeks ago.”

SAN FRANCISCO – LaMichael James spoke at his locker after the 49ers beat the Dolphins on Sunday. Here’s what he said.

Q: That first kickoff was pretty deep. You took it out. Were you going to bring it out of …

Whitner says the 49ers defense is going to have to beat the Patriots

SAN FRANCISCO — Donte Whitner spoke at the podium after the 49ers beat the Dolphins on Sunday. Here’s what Whitner said.

Q: Can you talk about your body slam of Reggie Bush?

WHITNER: We just want to be physical any …

Jim Harbaugh’s creativity

Many of you have wondered to what extent Jim Harbaugh contributes to the X’s and O’s of the 49ers offense.

I asked Anthony Dixon yesterday in the locker room if he could give any insight on the subject, and here’s …

Roman on his play calling against the Rams: “If we win the game, I generally think it’s good.”

SANTA CLARA — Greg Roman spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is what he said about his play calling against the Rams on Sunday, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

After the game and Monday and yesterday, head

Roman says a lot of defenses have “taken away the deep throws” against the 49ers

SANTA CLARA — This is what Greg Roman said about the Dolphins defense at his Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

Opening Statement:

“Good afternoon. Got a good Miami team coming in here, their defense playing at a

Fangio to Goldson: “If the quarterback starts to slide, you’ve got to get off of him.”

SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

What kind of problems do the Dolphins present?

“Well, they’ve got a talented young quarterback who’s a

Harbaugh: “The play we called in the huddle was a loser and we didn’t have an audible.”

SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke to Bay Area reporters in the 49ers media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick.

Q: Are you ready to name Colin Kaepernick the starting quarterback going forward, or will you …

Brent Jones says 49ers need to create a package for LaMichael James and call more runs for Kaepernick

Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said the 49ers have to do to make up for the loss of Kendall Hunter.

Q: What do the 49ers do with Kendall Hunter out for the year?

BRENT JONES: …

Harbaugh on the risk of changing QBs midseason: “There’s also reward.”

Jim Harbaugh spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick and the decision to bench Alex Smith.

Q: Was the safety a young mistake by Kaepernick, or was that just an NFL play that happens?

HARBAUGH: …

Jeff Garcia: “Most coaches would have put Alex Smith back in as the starting quarterback.”

Jeff Garcia spoke on 95.7 The Game Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick’s performance against the Rams, and Alex Smith’s recent benching.

Q: How do you evaluate Colin Kaepernick’s against the Rams?

GARCIA: “I don’t think that …

LaMichael James: “I feel like I can go out there and help the team.”

SANTA CLARA – This is what LaMichael James said at his locker Tueaday afternoon.

Q: Do you feel like you’re game ready?

JAMES: Yeah, I feel like I can go out there and help the team, which I prepare for …

Gore on the difference between Hunter and James: “They’re both fast, but it’s hard to tackle Kendall.”

SANTA CLARA – Frank Gore spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about LaMichael James.

GORE: LaMichael is still learning. I see that he got better from when he first got here to now. I see a …

Lorenzo Neal to Harbaugh and Roman: “You have to believe you can get Vernon Davis involved.”

Lorenzo Neal spoke on 95.7 The Game Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about Vernon Davis’ lack of involvement in the 49ers offense.

Q: What do you think of Vernon Davis’ disappearance the last two games?

NEAL: “You have to …

Young, Dilfer and Jaworski debate the 49ers QB change

Former quarterbacks Steve Young, Ron Jaworski and Trent Dilfer just spoke on ESPN about the 49ers recent quarterback change. Here’s what they said.

DILFER: “I’m really wrestling with this decision to go with Colin Kaepernick. I see the splash. I …

Harbaugh says Kaepernick put on “a winning-quarterback performance”

SANTA CLARA – This is what Jim Harbaugh said about Colin Kaepernick at the Monday press conference.

Q: You said after the game that you’re not going to make a change at quarterback. After watching the film, did that reinforce …

Harbaugh takes responsibility for letting the fumbled option play get called in

SANTA CLARA – This is what Jim Harbaugh said about the fumbled fourth quarter pitch play that resulted in a touchdown for the Rams defense.

Q: Was the fumble-touchdown Kaepernick’s mistake or was it the mistake of the entire offense?…

Harbaugh is sticking with Akers for now

SANTA CLARA – Here is what Jim Harbaugh said about David Akers at his Monday press conference.

Q: What’s David Akers’ status? Do you expect him to be kicking on Sunday for the 49ers?

HARBAUGH: “I do. We’ll see what …

Dilfer: “Jim fought for drafting Kaepernick.”

I just read a piece by Sports Illustrated writer Don Banks that has some fascinating background on the 49ers QB situation.

Here are two brief excerpts from the 2,000 word article.

Banks writes: “….like all NFL head coaches to some …

Harbaugh on A.J. Jenkins and LaMichael James: “We’ll learn more about them and see how they step up.”

SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

How did the week go?

“Good week. Got a chance to work on our turf field today. And playing on turf this week. …

Carlos Rogers: “Alex has had a lot of chances that some other players would never get.”

Carlos Rogers spoke on KNBR Thursday evening. Tom Tolbert asked Rogers if he felt sorry for Alex Smith. Here’s what Rogers said.

Q: Knowing what Alex Smith has gone through here in San Francisco, and seeing what he’s done, and …

Steve Young on the aftermath of the 49ers QB change: “Is Jim up to this?”

Steve Young just spoke on KNBR. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick, Alex Smith and Jim Harbaugh.

YOUNG: I played a long time, and this is a big boy league, and it’s a tough league, and you get paid …

Roman says Kaepernick has shortened his throwing motion, calls it “more efficient,” and more

SANTA CLARA — Here is what Greg Roman said Thursday about Colin Kaepernick, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

Usually a young quarterback can get a lot of leeway to make mistakes. You guys are in the playoff hunt and you’ve

Roman on Crabtree: “He’s running after the catch better than anybody I’ve seen.”

SANTA CLARA — Here is what Greg Roman said Thursday about Michael Crabtree, courtesy of the 49ers.

 

What makes WR Michael Crabtree so valuable on third downs?

“Well, Michael’s a really good football player. Mike’s got great hands. I …

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